God will not abandon you

Sometimes we think that God will leave us alone at the most difficult time we have, but it is not so because God is always around us to take care of us, to strengthen us.

There are seasons in life when pain becomes overwhelming, when the path becomes dark, and when our hearts feel heavy. In those moments the enemy often whispers to us that God has forgotten us, that He is far away, or that our prayers go unheard. But none of this is true. The Scriptures assure us repeatedly that God is near to the brokenhearted, that He surrounds His children, and that His eyes are upon those who trust in Him. God will not abandon us; He does not forsake His people. However, He sometimes allows difficulty in our lives to teach us to walk closer to Him, to depend on Him, and to understand that there is no safety away from His presence. Through trials, God reveals His character to us more deeply.

I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

Psalm 16:8

David did not give up despite the trials he was going through. He pressed forward because he knew that God had not left him alone at any moment. The psalmist David was a man who believed in God to the fullest; he trusted not in his own strength or in his own ability, but in the God who had sustained him through every battle and every desert. David’s confidence did not come from circumstances but from knowing the character of God. He knew that if God was at his right hand, nothing could move him.

Every day we must be trusting in the Lord, believing in Him, because He is our helper. He has mercy on each one of us, He is faithful in everything, and He does not change. As humans, we may fail, grow tired, or become fearful, but God remains the same yesterday, today, and forever. Trusting in Him is not merely an emotional response; it is a spiritual discipline that lifts our hearts above the storms of life.

Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.

Psalm 16:9

How good it is when we are confident in our good Shepherd, the Lord. When difficulties arise, our natural reaction may be fear or anxiety, but the believer who trusts in God finds rest even in the midst of sorrow. He is our sustenance, our safe refuge, the source of peace that flows into every corner of our being. David felt supported by the strong Rock, and that assurance produced gladness in his heart. His soul rejoiced because he knew that God was in control. His words invite us to live with that same assurance, resting in hope even when everything around us seems unstable.

David understood that God’s care extended far beyond this earthly life. His hope was anchored in eternity. He trusted that God would not abandon his soul, that God’s promises were everlasting, and that the Lord Himself would be his portion forever.

For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

Psalm 16:10

This verse ultimately points to Christ, who rose from the grave and conquered death, but it also reflects the confidence of every believer who knows that God holds his life and his eternity. We can face the future without fear because our lives are in the hands of a faithful God.

Let us trust in the Lord every day, giving Him glory for all His wonders in our lives. Let us seek Him with sincerity, serve Him with devotion, and rest in the assurance that He will never leave us. Even in the darkest moments, God walks with us, strengthens us, and reminds us that His presence is our greatest comfort. Trust Him—He is nearer than you think.